Question 1

Which of the following statements correctly illustrates a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Accepted Answer

A) signing your name at the bottom of a standard form,and then not mailing it to the business 
B) clicking an "I Reject" dialogue box 
C) opening an online shopping basket,and adding several items to the basket 
D) attaching a signature on your computer screen 
E) attaching an electronic signature to an electronic document 
A) signing your name at the bottom of a standard form,and then not mailing it to the business 
B) clicking an "I Reject" dialogue box 
C) opening an online shopping basket,and adding several items to the basket 
D) attaching a signature on your computer screen 
E) attaching an electronic signature to an electronic document E

Question 2

Describe the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Accepted Answer

NAFTA is an agreement among Canada,the United States,and Mexico,and is designed to promote easier trade relations between the three countries,eliminating trade barriers in the form of tariffs and duties as much as possible and promoting free trade between the three countries.NAFTA also allows some professionals greater access to the other nations,allowing them to move more freely and practise their professions in the three countries.Environmental protection provisions and labour standards are included in the agreement.NAFTA also provides for a dispute resolution mechanism.

Question 3

The most common type of tort on the internet is:

Accepted Answer

A) inducing breach of contract. 
B) battery. 
C) defamation. 
D) conspiracy. 
E) cybersquatting. 
A) inducing breach of contract. 
B) battery. 
C) defamation. 
D) conspiracy. 
E) cybersquatting. C

Question 4

The regulation of imports coming into Canada is primarily regulated by the Customs Act.Explain the Customs Act.

Accepted Answer

The Act empowers customs officials to en

Question 5

Hitting the "I Accept" button on a website is equivalent to an acceptance of the seller's offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following issues is not covered in Canada's anti-spam legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) unsolicited commercial email 
B) collection of personal information 
C) spyware 
D) identity theft 
E) downloading of music,games,and movies 
A) unsolicited commercial email 
B) collection of personal information 
C) spyware 
D) identity theft 
E) downloading of music,games,and movies

Question 7

Alternate dispute resolution generally consists of negotiation,mediation,and/or arbitration.When dealing with international disputes,arbitration is particularly appropriate due to the potential expense and delay associated with litigation in a foreign court.The best way to avoid the risks of dealing with foreign courts involving international disputes is to:

Accepted Answer

A) ensure that a provision is included in any contract requiring disputes arising from the transaction be submitted to an arbitrator. 
B) ensure that any dispute be litigated immediately in Canada requesting that the court order arbitration. 
C) bring a motion in the foreign jurisdiction for immediate determination as to what law applies. 
D) ensure that offshore bank accounts are set up to avoid easy seizure resulting from a foreign judgment. 
E) ensure that the best local lawyers are hired in the foreign jurisdiction before any dispute arises so as to prevent the opposing party from retaining them later. 
A) ensure that a provision is included in any contract requiring disputes arising from the transaction be submitted to an arbitrator. 
B) ensure that any dispute be litigated immediately in Canada requesting that the court order arbitration. 
C) bring a motion in the foreign jurisdiction for immediate determination as to what law applies. 
D) ensure that offshore bank accounts are set up to avoid easy seizure resulting from a foreign judgment. 
E) ensure that the best local lawyers are hired in the foreign jurisdiction before any dispute arises so as to prevent the opposing party from retaining them later.

Question 8

Describe the most common type of tort on the internet.

Accepted Answer

Defamation is the most common type of to

Question 9

In most cases,it is best for parties to a contract to include a provision in the agreement to have any disputes between them arbitrated,usually using one of the international arbitration services available for that purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA).

Accepted Answer

The UECA has no legal standing,but it se

Question 11

In the context of employment and use of the internet,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Employers can be liable when their employees misuse the internet. 
B) Viewing an employee's Facebook account is considered a criminal offence. 
C) Employers cannot be held liable when their employees misuse the internet. 
D) An employer need not have a clear and comprehensive policy prohibiting misuse of company resources such as the internet. 
E) Email should be encouraged over other forms of communication,because it is inherently private. 
A) Employers can be liable when their employees misuse the internet. 
B) Viewing an employee's Facebook account is considered a criminal offence. 
C) Employers cannot be held liable when their employees misuse the internet. 
D) An employer need not have a clear and comprehensive policy prohibiting misuse of company resources such as the internet. 
E) Email should be encouraged over other forms of communication,because it is inherently private.

Question 12

Explain how Canadian businesses can become involved in business in different countries.

Accepted Answer

The most common way involves the exporti

Question 13

A provision in the contract setting out the law of what jurisdiction is to govern an international contract is useless since the jurisdiction will be determined by common law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Existing laws have proven useless with respect to the internet." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

It is inaccurate.The various forms of ex

Question 15

The test for territorial competence refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the process of determining when the local courts have jurisdiction regarding international transactions. 
B) the process of determining when the Supreme Court of Canada has jurisdiction. 
C) the process of determining the most effective means of alternative dispute resolution. 
D) the process of determining the nature of specialty contracts. 
E) the process of enforcing an arbitration award. 
A) the process of determining when the local courts have jurisdiction regarding international transactions. 
B) the process of determining when the Supreme Court of Canada has jurisdiction. 
C) the process of determining the most effective means of alternative dispute resolution. 
D) the process of determining the nature of specialty contracts. 
E) the process of enforcing an arbitration award.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the enforcement of a Canadian judgment abroad?

Accepted Answer

A) While it may be difficult to enforce such a judgment,there are important treaties in place that allow for such enforcement. 
B) Generally,courts are more willing to enforce judgments for money that can be enforced against the assets of an individual or business. 
C) Courts tend to be more reluctant to enforce non-monetary judgments against individuals (as compared with monetary judgments). 
D) There is a growing trend to enforce injunctions. 
E) Generally,courts are becoming more reluctant to enforce injunctions. 
A) While it may be difficult to enforce such a judgment,there are important treaties in place that allow for such enforcement. 
B) Generally,courts are more willing to enforce judgments for money that can be enforced against the assets of an individual or business. 
C) Courts tend to be more reluctant to enforce non-monetary judgments against individuals (as compared with monetary judgments). 
D) There is a growing trend to enforce injunctions. 
E) Generally,courts are becoming more reluctant to enforce injunctions.

Question 17

When a foreign judgment is obtained against a business or individual,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) If the business has no assets in the foreign jurisdiction or if there is no treaty in place to allow for enforcement,enforcement is a substantial threat. 
B) Whether a business resides in a foreign or domestic jurisdiction presents no problems regarding enforcement. 
C) Since the business resides in a foreign jurisdiction,there is no threat of enforcement. 
D) Since the judgment is obtained in a foreign jurisdiction,the business or individual may be extradited to face criminal charges. 
E) If the business has assets in the foreign jurisdiction or there are treaties in place to allow for enforcement,it is quite likely that the foreign judgment will be enforced. 
A) If the business has no assets in the foreign jurisdiction or if there is no treaty in place to allow for enforcement,enforcement is a substantial threat. 
B) Whether a business resides in a foreign or domestic jurisdiction presents no problems regarding enforcement. 
C) Since the business resides in a foreign jurisdiction,there is no threat of enforcement. 
D) Since the judgment is obtained in a foreign jurisdiction,the business or individual may be extradited to face criminal charges. 
E) If the business has assets in the foreign jurisdiction or there are treaties in place to allow for enforcement,it is quite likely that the foreign judgment will be enforced.

Question 18

International business contracts may also include specialty contracts such as a bill of lading,letters of credit,or insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements would be true with regard to the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)?

Accepted Answer

A) A signature equivalent may be a password or some other form of encryption. 
B) An offer will be accepted and a contract formed only when the offer is sent and accepted by snail mail,and not email. 
C) A password or encryption does not authenticate an electronic document. 
D) The UECA changes the law with respect to the requirement of written documents and signatures. 
E) The use of electronic documents is not allowed with regards to online purchase of goods. 
A) A signature equivalent may be a password or some other form of encryption. 
B) An offer will be accepted and a contract formed only when the offer is sent and accepted by snail mail,and not email. 
C) A password or encryption does not authenticate an electronic document. 
D) The UECA changes the law with respect to the requirement of written documents and signatures. 
E) The use of electronic documents is not allowed with regards to online purchase of goods.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Online dispute resolution services are now available for electronic transactions. 
B) The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
C) Arbitration has not been proved to be a valuable tool for ecommerce disputes. 
D) Online dispute resolution services are very costly and time consuming. 
E) Online disputes are often self-regulated. 
A) Online dispute resolution services are now available for electronic transactions. 
B) The legal status of online contracts is determined by common law. 
C) Arbitration has not been proved to be a valuable tool for ecommerce disputes. 
D) Online dispute resolution services are very costly and time consuming. 
E) Online disputes are often self-regulated.

Which of the following statements correctly illustrates a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Describe the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The most common type of tort on the internet is:

The regulation of imports coming into Canada is primarily regulated by the Customs Act.Explain the Customs Act.

Hitting the "I Accept" button on a website is equivalent to an acceptance of the seller's offer.

Which of the following issues is not covered in Canada's anti-spam legislation?

Describe the most common type of tort on the internet.

In most cases,it is best for parties to a contract to include a provision in the agreement to have any disputes between them arbitrated,usually using one of the international arbitration services available for that purpose.

Discuss the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA).

In the context of employment and use of the internet,which of the following is true?

Explain how Canadian businesses can become involved in business in different countries.

A provision in the contract setting out the law of what jurisdiction is to govern an international contract is useless since the jurisdiction will be determined by common law.

"Existing laws have proven useless with respect to the internet." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

The test for territorial competence refers to:

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the enforcement of a Canadian judgment abroad?

When a foreign judgment is obtained against a business or individual,which of the following statements is true?

International business contracts may also include specialty contracts such as a bill of lading,letters of credit,or insurance.

Which of the following statements would be true with regard to the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)?

Which of the following statements is true?

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Exam 10: Electronic Commerce and International Trade

Which of the following statements correctly illustrates a legal signature for online commercial transactions?

Describe the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The most common type of tort on the internet is:

The regulation of imports coming into Canada is primarily regulated by the Customs Act.Explain the Customs Act.

Hitting the "I Accept" button on a website is equivalent to an acceptance of the seller's offer.

Which of the following issues is not covered in Canada's anti-spam legislation?

Describe the most common type of tort on the internet.

In most cases,it is best for parties to a contract to include a provision in the agreement to have any disputes between them arbitrated,usually using one of the international arbitration services available for that purpose.

Discuss the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA).

In the context of employment and use of the internet,which of the following is true?

Explain how Canadian businesses can become involved in business in different countries.

A provision in the contract setting out the law of what jurisdiction is to govern an international contract is useless since the jurisdiction will be determined by common law.

"Existing laws have proven useless with respect to the internet." Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

The test for territorial competence refers to:

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the enforcement of a Canadian judgment abroad?

When a foreign judgment is obtained against a business or individual,which of the following statements is true?

International business contracts may also include specialty contracts such as a bill of lading,letters of credit,or insurance.

Which of the following statements would be true with regard to the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Canadian Legal System

Torts and Professional Liability

Formation of Contracts

Enforcing Contractual Obligations

Legislation in the Marketplace

Agency and Employment

Methods of Carrying on Business

Property

Ideas and Information

Filters